1 hour ago Euan McColm: Why John Swinney's critics in the SNP should bite their tongues and get behind him

History should provide nationalists with a warning that division threatens their slight recovery and their long-term goal of independence

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64 h. ago John Swinney rejects calls for SNP leadership contest as he promises fresh independence drive

The First Minister also said "phase two" of his leadership would focus on the case for independence.

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64 h. ago John Swinney: SNP leadership challenge would not be a good idea

John Swinney, the First Minister, insisted he was not worried about internal critics.

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3 d. ago SNP rebels plot to oust John Swinney as party leader after Hamilton by

It has been reported that 25 people were part of a summit which discussed Swinney's future.

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6 d. ago John Swinney shrugs off calls to quit as SNP leader after Hamilton by

The First Minister strongly hinted he will carry out a Cabinet reshuffle in the coming weeks with less than a year to go before the next Holyrood election.

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8 d. ago Former SNP Health Secretary calls for John Swinney to resign after Hamilton by

Alex Neil said the current SNP leadership needs to be "replaced urgently".

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8 d. ago Starmer hails Labour victory after surprise win in Hamilton byelection for Scottish parliament – UK politics live

PM congratulates Davy Russell but Reform also performed strongly, gaining third place with 26% of the voteScottish Labour win pivotal Holyrood byelectionHere is an extract from the full statement John Swinney, the SNP leader and Scottish first minister, issued after the byelection result was announced. He said it showed the need for the SNP to offer “a vision of hope and optimism”.Labour won by an absolute landslide in this area less than a year ago - we came much closer tonight but the people of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse have made clear that we still have work to do. Over the next few days we will take time to consider the result fully. When I became leader of the SNP last year I made clear my intention to bring the party together and focus more than ever on standing up for the people of Scotland. During this campaign we heard a lot of anger about the cost of living - and it is clearer than ever that Westminster control is making Scotland poorer, whether that is the damage ...

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9 d. ago Scottish Labour wins pivotal Holyrood byelection, beating incumbent SNP and surging Reform UK

Labour celebrated the ‘incredible’ win in the central seat of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, as voters rallied around popular local candidate Davy RussellScottish Labour is celebrating an “incredible” win in a pivotal Holyrood byelection, beating the incumbent SNP and fighting off Reform UK’s “racist” campaigning, in a result that confounded predictions and will boost the party ahead of next year’s Scottish parliamentary elections.Voters in the central Scotland seat of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse rallied round the popular local candidate Davy Russell after a toxic campaign that saw Nigel Farage launch an unprecedented series of personal attacks on Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, labelled racist by SNP leader John Swinney. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Politicians making final push for votes ahead of Holyrood by

SNP leader John Swinney and the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar are both expected to campaign in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse on Wednesday.

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1 week ago Second indyref not a ‘priority’ during my time as Prime Minister – Starmer

The Labour leader said First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney had not raised the issue with him during their recent talks.

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1 week ago John Swinney takes aim at 'real threat' of Nigel Farage's 'far

The First Minister has warned voters not to give Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party a foothold in Scottish politics.

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2 w. ago John Swinney challenges Nigel Farage to debate as SNP leader calls out 'politics of racism'

Voters in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse head to the polls on June 5 in a race that could have national repercussions.

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3 w. ago John Swinney declares SNP ‘healed’ a year after taking helm of ‘fractured’ party

The First Minister took office in May last year at a tumultuous time for the SNP.

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